Community Notes, Aug. 21

Petty Officer 3rd Class Mathew Stockwell, a missile technician from Sheboygan, is serving aboard the USS Pennsylvania (SSBN 735) Gold Crew in the U.S. Navy protecting and defending America on the world’s oceans aboard one of the world’s most advanced submarines.

The crew returned home to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor in June following a 140-day strategic deterrent patrol, setting a new record for the longest patrol completed by an Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine.

The Navy’s ballistic missile submarines, often referred to as “boomers,” serve as an undetectable launch platform for intercontinental ballistic missiles.

They are designed specifically for stealth, extended patrols and the precise delivery of missiles if directed by the president.

The Ohio-class design allows the submarines to operate for 15 or more years between major overhauls. On average, the submarines spend 77 days at sea followed by 35 days in-port for maintenance.

Kaat promoted to Lieutenant Colonel

Ingrid Kaat, a native of Sheboygan Falls and member of the United States Air Force, was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in March of this year. She accepted an assignment at the General Staff College of the German armed forces located in Hamburg, Germany, where she is currently serving as senior USAF liaison officer and academic instructor.

Kaat is a graduate of Sheboygan Falls High School. She attended and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminology and law at Marquette University and holds master’s degrees in international relations and military operational art and science. Her career with the USAF has been spent in various leadership positions in the area of space operations.

MFC to meet Sunday, Aug. 24

Military Families Connect (MFC) welcomes all military members, their families and friends serving in the Reserves, Guard and active duty in all branches of the Armed Forces, in any duty status. MFC provides the opportunity to meet other military families living in the area. Monthly meetings being with a potluck meal, followed by an activity, speaker or troop support project. Children’s activities are provided.

The next meeting is set for 5:30-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 24, at the Family Resource Center, 1500 Douglas Drive, Plymouth. Registration is required by calling 920-892-6706 or tinyurl.com/FRCReg.

Coin and Stamp Show on Aug. 23

The Sheboygan Coin Club, together with the Sheboygan Stamp Club, will present its bi-annual Coin and Stamp Show from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, at the Lakers Ice Center, 1202 S. Wildwood Ave. The public is invited to this free admission event. A free Parks quarter will be given to attendees who bring a non-perishable food item that will be donated to a local food pantry. Food and refreshments will be sold all day.

Sale of children’s books at Mead Library

The Friends of Mead Public Library will offer a large sale of children’s items discarded from the library.

The sale will be held from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21; 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 22; and 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23. The sale will only offer children’s books including fiction, nonfiction, easy reader and picture books, and VHS tapes.

A topic called “A Window into A Garden Club” will be presented by Barb Vandersteen and Shirley Winnes, two members of the Green Bay Garden Club, who will share the club’s unique history and their community projects.

Call Doris Weber at 920-467-3266 if interested in joining the club, or in attending this meeting.